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UNCG Lenoir-Rhyne University Ferrum College Catawba College University of Lynchburg Wingate University Greensboro College Elon Methodist McDaniel College| Capitol College | Guilford College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Capitol College | Guilford College | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 1,167 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | guilford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | Guilford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $40,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $40,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $23,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $30,922 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 99% |
Admission |
Capitol College | Guilford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 3,397 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 2,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 83.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Capitol College | Guilford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | Guilford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $26,635 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $275 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | Guilford College | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Capitol College | Guilford College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | Guilford College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Guilford College is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (1,167 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. Guilford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or Guilford College?
- Guilford College is 56.4% more expensive to attend than Capitol College for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.4% higher at Guilford College than Capitol College ($40,400.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Guilford College than Capitol College ($23,882 vs. $25,445)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capitol College are 0.7% lower than costs at Guilford College ($12,816 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Guilford College than Capitol College (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is 115.8% larger than aid received Capitol College ($30,922 vs. $14,332)
Capitol College vs. Guilford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or Guilford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Guilford College or Capitol College .
- Accepted freshman Capitol College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Guilford College (3.14)
- Guilford College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Capitol College (64.3%)
Capitol College vs. Guilford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or Guilford College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Guilford College and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at Guilford College is higher than Capitol College (60% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $29,800 more per year than Guilford College graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $40,300)
- Capitol College students graduate with a $899 lower median federal student loan debt than Guilford College graduates. ($25,736 vs. $26,635)
- Capitol College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Guilford College graduates. ($266 vs. $275)
- More Capitol College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Guilford College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/